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One thing that is never covered in many articles about mounting a scope, is centering the reticle on the scope. You need to use a box (shoe box works) with a V cut into each side. Set the box on a table and set the scope in the V notch. Look though the scope and adjust your box so the cross hairs are on a single point (door knob works well). Rotate the scope in the V while watching the cross hairs. If you see the cross hairs make a circle off of the point your looking at, you need to adjust the elevation and windage settings so that when you rotate the scope, the aim point of the cross hairs does not move, but rotates on a single point. Then you know your scope settings are zeroed out and then you can mount the scope on the rifle.
Quote from: jeepasaurusrex on April 12, 2012, 01:29:58 PMOne thing that is never covered in many articles about mounting a scope, is centering the reticle on the scope. You need to use a box (shoe box works) with a V cut into each side. Set the box on a table and set the scope in the V notch. Look though the scope and adjust your box so the cross hairs are on a single point (door knob works well). Rotate the scope in the V while watching the cross hairs. If you see the cross hairs make a circle off of the point your looking at, you need to adjust the elevation and windage settings so that when you rotate the scope, the aim point of the cross hairs does not move, but rotates on a single point. Then you know your scope settings are zeroed out and then you can mount the scope on the rifle.Question for you.Is this step really necessary?Once you mount your scope and sight the gun in, isn't the reticle going to end up where it needs to be no matter if you zeroed the reticle or not?
I just set up a DNZ on my Winchester Model 70 7MAG. It works well for the long action. The one piece mount is offset to the left. No need for lapping. Bought from SWFA. http://swfa.com/Winchester-C2623.aspx
Quote from: Ice Cap on April 12, 2012, 02:54:24 PMQuote from: jeepasaurusrex on April 12, 2012, 01:29:58 PMOne thing that is never covered in many articles about mounting a scope, is centering the reticle on the scope. You need to use a box (shoe box works) with a V cut into each side. Set the box on a table and set the scope in the V notch. Look though the scope and adjust your box so the cross hairs are on a single point (door knob works well). Rotate the scope in the V while watching the cross hairs. If you see the cross hairs make a circle off of the point your looking at, you need to adjust the elevation and windage settings so that when you rotate the scope, the aim point of the cross hairs does not move, but rotates on a single point. Then you know your scope settings are zeroed out and then you can mount the scope on the rifle.Question for you.Is this step really necessary?Once you mount your scope and sight the gun in, isn't the reticle going to end up where it needs to be no matter if you zeroed the reticle or not?Yes. If you mount a scope that has the windage and elevation knobs cranked one way or the other, you may not have enough adjustment one way. Doing this ensures that the scope is zero'd out and can be adjusted any direction. A lot of scope rigs offer windage adjustment at the base. If you install a zeroed scope, and bore sight the rifle using the adjustment on the rings, you will have full adjustment available. This process is important because it helps you make sure your scope to bore alinement is correct. There are a number of things that can mess up proper alignment like receiver issues, base misalignment caused from improperly drilled holes, crooked bases or rings, etc. knowing the proper starting point is important to making sure you are setup correctly in the end.
My rifle is a .308. So now I'm thinking about Leupold rings. I haven't shopped for those yet - are they all created equal or do you have a suggestion?I really appreciate all the input,Carl
Quote from: Carl on April 13, 2012, 11:04:03 AMMy rifle is a .308. So now I'm thinking about Leupold rings. I haven't shopped for those yet - are they all created equal or do you have a suggestion?I really appreciate all the input,CarlI like the dual dovetails by leupold. Also like the quick release.